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Red rump tarantula

Brachypelma vagans

Description:

The reason for the name red rump is because of its distinctive red hairs on its abdomen.

Habitat:

Another victim of the exotic pet trade. This tarantula is kept in a tank at the Butterfly World in South Africa.

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Smith Zoo
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Smith Zoo

Stellenbosch Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Jul 14, 2013
Submitted on Sep 15, 2013

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